Vulnerability Description
The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in Charybdis before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Charybdis Project | Charybdis | <= 3.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3661Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92761
- https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/blob/charybdis-3.5.3/NEWS.mdRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/commit/818a3fda944b26d4814132cee14cfIssue TrackingPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3661Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92761
- https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/blob/charybdis-3.5.3/NEWS.mdRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/commit/818a3fda944b26d4814132cee14cfIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7143?
CVE-2016-7143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in Charybdis before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE p...
How severe is CVE-2016-7143?
CVE-2016-7143 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Charybdis Project Charybdis.